Acquisition
Royal Cup Acquires Icebox Coffee
Royal Cup, Inc., an importer, roaster and distributor of premium and specialty coffees and teas, today announced that it is acquiring Richgood Gourmet LLC.
Starbucks to Acquire Remaining Shares of East China JV
Starbucks Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 50% share of its East China (“East China JV”) business from Uni-President Enterprises Corporation (“UPEC”) and President Chain Store Corporation (“PCSC”).
Embracing Coffee in Central & Eastern Europe
As growing numbers of people in Central and Eastern Europe welcome the Western coffee shop culture, the number of coffee chains across the region continues to expand.
IWCA Converges in Mexico for its 5th Convention this August
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) announced that its 5th international convention will take place 3-5 August 2017 in Puebla, Mexico.
Lavazza Acquires 80% Stake in Kicking Horse Coffee
The Lavazza Group has purchased a significant equity stake in Kicking Horse Coffee, Ltd, a leading Canadian organic and fair-trade coffee player.
TEWS Elektronik acquires iScan from Intelscan
TEWS Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, has acquired the moisture measurement system iScan from the Icelandic company, Intelscan.
Coffee conglomerate JAB to buy Panera bread chain for estimated $7.5 billion
JAB Holdings, the owner of Keurig Green Mountain, Peet’s Coffee, Caribou Coffee and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, said today it would buy quick casual chain Panera Bread Co for approximately USD $7.5 billion, as it expands its coffee and breakfast empire.
Adding Value to the Supply Chain
The first of this two-part series examines new categories of added value associated with specialty coffee, particularly specialty coffee sourced directly from individual farms in small lots through a transparent and traceable model.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
Probat Inc Acquires ED Industrial Ltd and ED Industrial USA Inc
Probat Inc, a subsidiary of the Probat Group, has acquired ED Industrial Ltd and ED Industrial USA, Inc, effective 13 January.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
Maersk to acquire Hamburg Süd
Maersk Line announced today that it is buying Hamburg Süd, the German container shipping line from the Oetker Group.
Olam acquires East African coffee specialist Schluter
Olam International Limited, a Singapore-based leading agribusiness operating across the value chain in 70 countries announced today that it has acquired a 100% interest in East African coffee specialist, Schluter S.A.
Farmer Brothers acquires China Mist Tea
Farmer Brothers, a U.S. coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products announced that its acquisition of China Mist Brands, Inc., was completed on 12 October 2016.
It’s spring again for T&CTJ!
Spring has many meanings, one, associated with the season, signifies rebirth, that which is new. And while it may be nearing the end of September, with so much “newness” for Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, it feels like spring again!
No time to slow down this summer
So much for summer being the leisurely time of year—Tea & Coffee Trade Journal has been going nonstop since May following its acquisition by Bell Publishing.